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I’m often asked, “What do you look for when buying properties?”Here are some of my tips.Know your strategyWork out your property strategy based on your long-term goals and your household situation. For example, are you looking to build a buy-to-hold portfolio that will provide cashflow..
Read ArticleRecently, I have been asked by several property investors about what is happening in the market and what I am doing. I still believe property investing is one of the safest forms of investment to create passive income and intergenerational wealth, and I am still..
Read ArticleOver the last few years, landlords have faced a number of challenges that impact their ability to properly maintain their rental properties and meet their financial obligations. Like any other business owner, as a property investor it’s important that you adapt to market changes and..
Read ArticleAn October 2022 Stuff article revealed that the Tenancy Tribunal has been ordering landlords to lower the rent on their properties. As I see it, this is worrying evidence of unnecessary interference and creeping socialism, and it must be stopped.In his book The Theory of..
Read ArticleWith new tax rules for residential rental properties and stricter regulations for the banks, the market is a different beast for property investors to deal with compared to what it was 6-12 months ago. Here are my observations:Credit is tight. The banks have new rules that..
Read ArticleThe tax changes recently announced by the Labour Government have left many property investors feeling unsettled. So I thought it would be helpful to discuss the current property market, the impact of the rules, and what you should be doing to manage this new environment. The..
Read ArticleIn this blog I share my current property investing strategy (as at August 2020), because there is a window of opportunity for investors that is likely to close soon. I outline the main points below. Finance At present, some banks are lending 80% on investment properties, which..
Read ArticleAs we begin to emerge from lockdown into an environment that is markedly changed due to the effects of Covid-19, I’ve been thinking about what business owners and property investors can do to get through the challenging times that are no doubt ahead of us. Get..
Read ArticleAs many investors will already know, banks have been steadily tightening their lending criteria, making it more challenging to borrow. And soon, when the new capital requirement rules for banks come into effect next year, this is only going to get harder. Capital requirements for..
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Have been using GRA for about 10 years, they arent the cheapest out there, but you get what you pay for. I have had Excellent support and guideance from Salesh and the added value he brings to my finances has been worth it. I know other people who have used other accounants and been given poor advice one reason I havent changed from GRA Salesh is my go to guy - Lee J - November 2017
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